On the Difficulties of Escape in Ancient Times

Chapter 418 Scare
When Chunxiang and Qiuxiang saw Linglong, they were both distracted for a moment.

Linglong wore a goose yellow long skirt embroidered with ruyi patterns, which was bright and beautiful with a hint of charm.

They think they are not bad in color, but when they see Linglong, they are still amazed.

But when I see her, I still feel a little jealous: How can she be so beautiful?
Another thought emerged in her mind: If the master doesn't even like a beautiful woman like her, then how can they have the confidence that the master will look at them differently?
Chunxiang still hoped for the best and asked in a low voice: "Sister, are you the one who serves the master?"

The person in the room is someone who cannot even get along with the maids in the room.

Her usual treatment was the same as that of a maid, except that she would only be pulled onto the couch by the male master occasionally.

Linglong shook her head and sighed: "I'm not that depressed. When I came in, my grandmother said that even if it was my grandfather who took the initiative, if I dared to be with him, she would send me to my grandmother's grandparents as a maid."

"You all know that my grandmother came from an ordinary family and she escaped from the war."

"Nowadays, my great-grandmother still tills the land, grows vegetables and raises chickens by themselves?"

In fact, they just don't understand. Now that the emperor has ascended the throne, the housing prices in the city have skyrocketed. Being able to grow some vegetables and raise chickens in the city shows that the place is big enough.

Chunxiang and Qiuxiang trembled: "Aren't you afraid that Grandpa will be annoyed?"

Linglong sighed again: "You haven't heard that the old man was seriously injured and was saved by the old lady. He survived."

"We are just bought girls. The indentures are in the hands of Grandma. There is no way that Master would be angry with Grandma for people like us, right?"

Chunxiang and Qiuxiang couldn't believe it: "Our indentures are also in the hands of Grandma?"

They originally thought that the lady would definitely keep the indenture contract in her hands in order to make them obedient and control them.

Linglong looked at them with pity: "Of course, Madam is also afraid that the eldest grandmother will make a fuss."

Seeing that their faces were all pale, she said gently: "But don't be afraid, as long as you behave yourself, Grandma won't make things difficult for you."

She also used herself as an example: "Because I am obedient and content, the eldest lady never makes things difficult for me. The food, drink and clothes I have are no worse than those of the maids, and she even promised to find a good marriage for me."

"I'm not ambitious, this is enough."

Chunxiang and Qiuxiang took a close look at her clothes. Since they were not brand new, they were not put on just to save face.

But it looks about 70% new and fits me well.

Anyway, in their eyes, Linglong was better dressed than the concubines of ordinary families.

They were willing to get to this point without being concubines: "Sister, please teach us what we should pay attention to in the yard? What should we do on a daily basis?"

After all, they all knew in their hearts that a concubine might have a short life and might never have children of her own in this life.

On the other hand, Xiao Xiao also sent a message and visited the Sheng Mansion to ask Second Madam Sheng if she knew about the Gu Mansion.

Second Madam Sheng also likes to be lively. She used to go out with her mother-in-law a lot. After knowing Xiao Xiao's purpose, she really knew something: "The charity hall is now managed by Madam Gu's third daughter-in-law."

"Grandma Gu San and I are both cousins, and the younger cousin married the younger cousin."

"But Gu San was originally a concubine's daughter, and she was not favored in her natal family."

Even though there was no one else in the room, Second Madam Sheng still leaned close to her and whispered, "I treat you as a sister, so I'm telling you the truth. Third Madam Gu is a little difficult to get along with. If you want to take over the charity hall, you have to ask for the account book first."

"She is a bit greedy. She once sold the concubine who served her husband for a good price." He kindly reminded her, "In places like charity halls, the women's gifts are mostly food and cloth. You have to be careful and be careful that she doesn't exchange the inferior for the new."

"It's great that Sister Liu can meet you." Xiao Xiao held her hands with both hands, and her face was touched: "You are like my own sister, and you teach me so patiently."

In fact, Xiao Xiao had thought so in her heart, but she also felt that the Gu family was not short of money, so they should not do such a thing.

But now after hearing what Second Madam Sheng said, the last bit of hope in her heart was gone.

Xiao Xiao ate a lot after she became pregnant, which made her look more plump and cute, and her eyes looked even darker and more attractive.

Second Madam Sheng couldn't help but pinch her pink cheeks: "You are so sweet-mouthed. I understand why Mr. Li wants to marry you. If I were a man, I would also snatch you away if you looked at me like this."

If it was a native young wife, she would probably blush when hearing this, but Xiao Xiao didn't blush. Instead, she took the hand that pinched her cheek and said, "Sister, can you not be so strict about gender?"

Second Madam Sheng thought about it for a while before she understood what she meant. She pointed at her and laughed with a red face: "I underestimated you."

"It's a pity that your husband is so famous and powerful. I am powerless and can only do nothing!"

The two chatted and laughed for a while before Xiao Xiao stood up and said goodbye.

Before leaving, Xiao Xiao said one more thing: "Sister, I won't hide it from you. The Queen asked me to take over the charity hall, but I have little experience. If sister can lend me a hand, then I won't be at a loss as to where to start."

Xiao Xiao also deliberately left this topic to the end and said: "But if it is inconvenient for your sister to go in and out, then just pretend I didn't say anything and don't mind it."

This Second Madam Sheng seems to be enthusiastic and capable. If I could get her help, I would have less worries.

But because it was the Queen Mother who ordered him to take over, many wealthy and powerful families would be unwilling to take over.

Otherwise it would be like taking sides, like standing on the side of the Queen.

I know that the Queen is pregnant, but no one else knows. Plus, there are rumors that a prince will be appointed, so even fewer people are willing to take sides.

Therefore, Xiao Xiao was just asking tentatively.

After hearing this, Second Madam Sheng was very moved: "It's amazing that you thought of me when you have something good to do. I am willing to do it, but this is a big deal, I have to ask my uncle and aunt first."

She also understood that her elders had more concerns, so she didn't dare to agree rashly.

But she really likes it because it feels like she has a serious job.

Xiao Xiao also nodded vigorously: "Then we must report to the elders first."

She also had time to prepare, because the Queen had said before that she would issue an edict in five days.

After Xiao Xiao left the Sheng Mansion, she returned to her parents' home.

It is said that the people in charge of the charity are all from the Gu Mansion, and when the handover takes place, they will definitely be taken away.

Of course, even if the Gu family was willing to keep their people, Xiao Xiao would not dare to use them.

She also didn't want to employ too many people from the Li Mansion.

Instead of using people from the Li Mansion, it would be better to buy people yourself?
She thought about her grandparents, and even her second aunt, and wondered if they would be interested.